Confusing Subjunctive and Indicative

‘Busquen’ is the special verb form (present subjunctive) used when talking about wishes, emotions, or doubt related to 'ellos' (they) or 'ustedes' (formal you all). It expresses uncertainty or influence.

The Subjunctive Form

This form is also used to give a formal command to a group of people ('ustedes'): '¡Busquen sus asientos!' (Look for your seats!).

The Formal Command

Because the infinitive is 'buscar' (ending in -car), the 'c' changes to 'qu' before the letter 'e' (as in 'busquen'). This change keeps the hard 'k' sound in the word.

The C-to-QU Change

If your sentence starts with phrases like 'Es necesario que...' (It is necessary that...) or 'Quiero que...' (I want that...), you will almost always use 'busquen' for 'ellos/ellas/ustedes'.

Trigger Words

Extremely common, derived from the core verb 'buscar' (to look for, to search).

Comprehensive guide to the Spanish word 'busquen', covering its use as the present subjunctive and formal imperative form of 'buscar' (to look for/search), including conjugation charts and usage tips.

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